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backlash

[bak-lash] / ˈbækˌlæʃ /


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Jeon said those involved "denied any intentional wrongdoing, saying they only realised the campaign could be problematic after the issue drew public backlash".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But the backlash was about more than one fund.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In April, Jimmy John’s faced backlash on Instagram for including Batula in an ad for its “Dream Rotation” menu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Education Secretary Phillipson, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the backlash from the videos, said Collins has reach that "politicians can't reach".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Felix knew there would be a backlash tomorrow.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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